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laceleaf

laceleaf

7.8
A tropical houseplant with shiny heart-shaped leaves and a bright flower
  • noun
translation icon : anthurium
  • The bright red spathe of the laceleaf made it a popular choice among houseplant enthusiasts.

Examples

  • Caring for a laceleaf requires keeping it in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

  • She placed a laceleaf on her desk to add a touch of greenery to the office.

  • The laceleaf adds beauty to any room.

  • I bought a laceleaf for my living room.

  • The bright red spathe of the laceleaf made it a popular choice among houseplant enthusiasts.

  • Caring for a laceleaf requires keeping it in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

  • She placed a laceleaf on her desk to add a touch of greenery to the office.

Synonyms

anthurium
vslaceleaf
1 9.9

A tropical plant with shiny heart-shaped red or pink flowers and green leaves

is the cultivated houseplant with glossy heart shaped leaves and colorful spathe

Surface Forms

laceleaf singular
laceleaves plural

Morphology

laceleaf = lace + leaf (opaque) = lace + leaf

Here 'laceleaf' is a conventional common name for certain Anthurium species and does not transparently describe the plant's glossy, heart-shaped leaves, so the referent is not predictable from the parts.

Etymology

The word laceleaf joins lace ('thin, net-like fabric') and leaf ('a plant leaf') to make a clear picture: a tropical houseplant with pretty, decorative leaves or flowers is called a 'laceleaf'. A helpful way to remember this is to think of a glossy, heart-shaped leaf that is as eye-catching as lace.